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I have an MSR Elixir 2 and have been quite pleased with it. It’s easy to set up and has many thoughtful design touches. In the same price range, the REI Half Dome SL 2+ is also really nice; my dad has its predecessor (the Half Dome 2+) and likes it a lot. For the price, it‘s fairly lightweight...

Not so—the article says that an approved bearproof food storage container is allowed as an alternative to hanging food! One would simply have to bring one (or more) of the containers from the approved list as a substitute for a blue barrel. Not convenient (or cheap), but much easier than hanging...

You didn’t ask for recommendations…but based on what you wrote above, I think you might like a Wenonah. I’ve tried a Wilderness, and it’s stable, has the volume/length you wished for in the Swifts, and has a height-adjustable seat that might help you stay comfortable. They also offer a nice...

I’ve seen a few RX Wildfire/Yellowstone Solos pop up with wood trim. The OEM decks look like this: Source Personally, I think they’re kinda ugly—IMO, a simpler, more triangular shape like any of the decks @TimG shared would look much sleeker!

The canoe looks gorgeous—love that orange color! Congrats!

Looks nice—it’s exciting to see this coming along, and I look forward to seeing the final results and hearing your impressions after your test paddle and your trip! As for your question about kneeling: I alternate between the two positions you describe. I think I find myself with my feet...

I installed kneeling drops from Northstar in my Yellowstone Solo (it came with sitting drops), and they are 2”/1”, which puts the front edge of my seat 9” and the rear edge 10” from the floor of the canoe. Like @eckilson, I have a flat seat in mine. My experience with the canoe’s stability with...

As promised, I have created a document with a tentative schedule and additional resources for those who may be interested in coming to the gathering; it is attached to this post. I also have created a sign-up sheet to help folks coordinate plans; since that is a document that folks can edit, I...

I was thinking just a day paddle, yes—although there are plenty of campsites and cabins to rent on-site for anyone who might wish to make a weekend of it. Welcome to the site!

I too use a 2-person tent even when I am by myself. Mine's an MSR Elixir 2. I've had it for 2 or 3 years and have been pretty content with it so far; I'm sure you wouldn't mistake it for an expensive ultralight tent, but it seems thoughtfully designed, I felt it was well-priced (I got it on...

Thanks for sharing those impressions—that's all really interesting to hear, especially about how it soloed! It's likely that any tandem I buy would see a fair bit of solo use, so all else being equal, its suitability for that purpose would be an important factor to me. Thanks for sharing that...

@M Clemens, that is really useful to know about the stems and flare on the SRC—thanks for that info, and for your photos too! Your SRC looks darn near identical to the “Escape” from FB Marketplace—now I’m really wondering if the seller of the “Escape” could've been mistaken and theirs was an...

Thanks for that info, @M Clemens! I had also seen that catalog, but thought it was printed in 1980? Unfortunately, I do not know the width or the HIN. You guess correctly that I'm referring to the one at the Canoe Repair Shop, so I could probably get the latter, but not the former. Knowing the...

I'm glad to hear you are interested, @Tsuga8 and @Cheeseandbeans! I'll start putting those resources I mentioned together—more to come!

This is a good point! The time estimate I gave was based on my typical pace when solo paddling (2–3 mph + 1 mph for the river), but a tandem team can easily go faster than I do on my own.

That is too bad! If something changes and you find yourself free, don't hesitate to reach out! But yeah, if I were in your shoes, I wouldn't try to attend the race and make it back to Oneonta by 4pm—while it might hypothetically be doable, for me, it would make the experience more stressful than...

I may be going to look at an unidentified Lincoln ~16’ tandem canoe soon, and I’m wondering how to tell what model it is and curious about how it might paddle (it is not in good enough shape to test paddle, but might be promising to repair). From what I’ve been able to gather, Lincoln seems to...

Folks in the Hudson Valley and surrounding areas (NY Capital Region, western CT, western MA): would you be interested in getting together at Lake Taghkanic on May 18—similar to the gathering that @coldfeet, @Tsuga8, and @Curlymoe held last autumn? I’m thinking that May 18 would be ideal so that...

Is anyone here planning to participate in the Roe Jan Creek Boat Club’s annual canoe race this coming Saturday, April 27? I’m interested in participating and am seeking either of the following: A) Someone who already has a team or who plans to paddle solo and would be willing to shuttle cars...

If I'm not mistaken, the Curtis Northstar was the predecessor to the Hemlock Eagle. Here's a link to the catalog page for it on Hemlock's site. It's 6" longer and a touch narrower than the Morningstar, and has symmetrical rocker. It sounds pretty comparable to a Mad River Explorer or Swift...